What cruel punishment did Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, who inspired Bram Stokers 1897 novel Dracula, like to impose?
- Skinning alive
- Impalement
- Burning alive
- Blood draining
Answer
The correct answer is B) Impalement.
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